BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Electa Quinney Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Electa Quinney Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:/electa-quinney X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Electa Quinney Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T100000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260416T194446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194654Z UID:10000095-1776675600-1776679200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Unpacking Nationhood: Toward Indigeneity DESCRIPTION:Presented by Miles Medina; The talk with explore the intersection between International Studies and indigenous Studies applying this framework to ideas of nationhood and governance to meaningfully work towards what Angela Davis describes as the “Freedom Movement” against intersectional oppression. URL:/electa-quinney/event/unpacking-nationhood-toward-indigeneity/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260408T172702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193916Z UID:10000082-1776682800-1776686400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Curriculum in Social Work in the Midwest DESCRIPTION:As part of EQI Student Research Week\, please join us for a research presentation by Noah Geluk examining suicide prevention curriculum in social work programs across the Midwest. This presentation explores how social work education prepares students to engage in behavioral health support\, crisis intervention\, and culturally responsive care. \n \n\nDate: April 20\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: Merrill Hall 142 \nLight refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. URL:/electa-quinney/event/suicide-prevention-curriculum-in-social-work-in-the-midwest/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260416T200054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T200446Z UID:10000096-1776765600-1776769200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Which Will Prevail?: The Transformation of Eleazer Williams DESCRIPTION:presented by Slater Gutierrez; a student that is about to graduate with an Honors History degree\, and a musician in the Milwaukee area\, they will be exploring ideas of identity and belonging using the story of Eleazer Williams. URL:/electa-quinney/event/which-will-prevail-the-transformation-of-eleazer-williams/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall G48\, 2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260416T200313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202920Z UID:10000097-1776772800-1776772800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Student Research Panel DESCRIPTION:Join us as undergraduate scholars share about their research projects and journey of learning at UW-Milwaukee. URL:/electa-quinney/event/student-research-panel/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260408T172028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194113Z UID:10000081-1776783600-1776787200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:When the Body Seems Unnecessary: An Alter-Native Imagination of Disabilities among the Igbo of Southern Nigeria and the American Indians DESCRIPTION:As part of EQI’s Student Research Week\, please join us for a research talk by Vitalis Nwashindu\, doctoral candidate in History at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. In this presentation\, “When the Body Seems Unnecessary”: An Alter-Native Imagination of Disabilities among the Igbo of Southern Nigeria and the American Indians\, Nwashindu explores disability\, injury\, and colonial medicalization within Indigenous contexts. \n \n\nDate: April 21\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 PM\nLocation: Merrill Hall 142 \nLight refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. URL:/electa-quinney/event/when-the-body-seems-unnecessary/ CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Students,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260218T183351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203918Z UID:10000092-1776852000-1776857400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at 51 (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to 51 students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices. URL:/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260416T200432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T200432Z UID:10000098-1776870000-1776873600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Student Research Panel DESCRIPTION:Join us as a few undergraduate scholars share about their research projects and journey of learning at UW-Milwaukee. URL:/electa-quinney/event/student-research-panel-2/ CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260413T210604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194023Z UID:10000094-1776873600-1776877200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:For the Indigenous Girl in Fig. 7 :: Poetry\, Photographs\, and a Counter-Archive as Resistance DESCRIPTION:As part of EQI Student Research Week\, please join us for a research presentation by LG Sebayan. LG Sebayan is a doctoral candidate in English and creative writing at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Her interests include postcolonial American literature\, literature of the Filipino diaspora\, and women’s and gender studies. She also researches American imperialism and colonial photographs of the Philippines and Filipinos. URL:/electa-quinney/event/for-the-indigenous-girl-in-fig-7-poetry-photographs-and-a-counter-archive-as-resistance/ CATEGORIES:Faculty and Staff,Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Students,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260130T181707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T182116Z UID:10000005-1777107600-1777118400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:AISC & EQI's Honor For All DESCRIPTION:Please join us the morning of April 25th as we honor Indigenous 51 students at various stages of their educational journey. We’ll be joined by alumni keynote speaker Tomas Hill. \nEnjoy breakfast\, take part in multiple raffles\, and help us recognize outstanding student achievements as well as an exceptional community member through our awards. \nFor over 30 years\, the American Indian Student Center\, Electa Quinney Institute\, and the American Indian Studies have recognized an individual from within the Milwaukee Native community with the Wallace Pyawasit Leadership Award. \nPlease let us know by Monday\, April 20\, 2026 if you will be joining us at Honor for All by registering below. \n\n\n \n \n 2026 Honor for All\n Sign-up for our April 25th Community Pancake Breakfast \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email(Required)\n \n How many will be joining us? (Please let us know how many children vs. adults)(Required)What age(s) are the children?\n \n None\n \n \n under 3\n \n \n 3 to 6\n \n \n 7 to 12\n \n \n 13 to 18\n We want to ensure we are prepared for our youth.If anyone has any food allergies or if you require any accommodations\, please let us know here.Are you graduating?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No URL:/electa-quinney/event/aisc-eqis-honor-for-all/ LOCATION:OHOW Center\, 3409 N. Downer Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/electa-quinney/wp-content/uploads/sites/778/2026/01/honor-for-all-2026.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260218T183351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203918Z UID:10000093-1777456800-1777462200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at 51 (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to 51 students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices. URL:/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-04-29/ LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260319T200750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T200750Z UID:10000076-1777888800-1777892400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Coffee & Corn Mush DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Coffee & Corn Mush gathering\, held every first Monday in the AISC Lounge from 10 AM until it’s gone. Come enjoy a cozy start to your week with good food\, good company\, and community care. \n\nApril Gathering – Featuring Special Jams & Jellies!\nFor our April Coffee & Corn Mush\, we’ll also have a delicious spread of jellies and jams bartered from Ukwakhwa. Come taste a variety of flavors and learn a little about the relationships and exchanges that make gatherings like this possible. \nMay Gathering – Stay for the Fire Circle Soup!\nAfter the May Coffee & Corn Mush\, we’ll keep the fire going into the afternoon. Join us later in the day at the EQI Fire Circle for fire‑cooked soup and community time.\nCome for breakfast\, stay for the fire — we’ll be there all day! \nThis series is co-hosted by the Electa Quinney Institute and the American Indian Student Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by\, enjoy a bowl\, and spend time together. URL:/electa-quinney/event/coffee-corn-mush-2/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204123 CREATED:20260319T201423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201423Z UID:10000078-1777892400-1777903200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Fire Circle Soup DESCRIPTION:Fire Circle Soup gatherings bring our community together around the EQI Fire Circle to prepare and share soup made with locally sourced or locally grown Indigenous foods. These gatherings create space for warmth\, conversation\, connection to land\, and the sharing of food traditions. Everyone is welcome — come for the soup\, stay for the fire.\n\nUpcoming Fire Circle Soups\nMonday\, May 4\n12:00–3:00 PM – Coffee & Corn Mush\nWe’ll have soup at the EQI Fire Circle throughout the afternoon\, starting around noon.\nCome early for Coffee & Corn Mush that morning\, then stay with us at the fire all day! \nHosted by the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education and the American Indian Student Center. URL:/electa-quinney/event/fire-circle-soup-3/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR